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‘Greater efficacy’: Barnaby Joyce confirms One Nation move

2025-12-08 News & Politics
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Barnaby Joyce Joins One Nation, Challenging the Coalition Landscape

Examine the strategic calculations behind Barnaby Joyce's move to Pauline Hanson's One Nation and how this partnership immediately threatens the existing political coalition structure.

Short Summary

  • Joyce gains significant political influence outside the constraints of the Nationals backbench, securing his future role.
  • Hanson immediately benefits from adding an experienced campaigner and former Deputy Prime Minister to her team.
  • The partnership capitalizes on One Nation polling strongly (14-18%) on key conservative issues like opposing net zero energy policies and mass migration.
  • The leaders defended their ability to cooperate as a team, separating this union from past internal party conflicts.
  • The discussion quickly pivoted to scrutinizing high-profile government spending, specifically Anakah Wells' significant travel expenses, demanding accountability.

This interview captures the immediate political strategy when former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce officially joined Pauline Hanson's One Nation party. The leaders detail the deep ideological alignment driving the move—focusing on immigration, energy policy, and cost of living—while also addressing concerns about internal discipline and long-term party succession planning. They conclude by strongly challenging government accountability regarding ministerial spending amidst public financial stress.

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One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce stand together to discuss Mr Joyce’s recent move to One Nation.

Top Comments (10)

@Prognosis__ 2025-12-08

Jacinta Price, Andrew Hastie, Alex Antic, Gerard Rennick..Babet..these should join one nation too

332 53 replies
@harriethunter8910 2025-12-08

Way to go Pauline. A true blue Aussie and glad Barnaby with One Nation now.

184 2 replies
@shirleyellis9708 2025-12-08

Excellent move on his part. ❤

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@blackknight3496 2025-12-08

Everything Barnaby said is what most Aussies should want

169 4 replies
@peterstimson2448 2025-12-08

Good move.!!

159 1 replies
@crystalclear7984 2025-12-08

Good decision Barnaby & we love you Pauline💐🐨

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@Richard-darixdax 2025-12-08

ONE NATION needs to be governing now. F ALP and LIBS

139 8 replies
@queenbee9109 2025-12-08

Thats good news!

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@linus98765 2025-12-08

Can't wait to vote 1 for One Nation in the next election.

84 1 replies
@johnboyd6943 2025-12-08

Love it. More strength to One Nation.

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